PHOTOS: Catholic Priest who contracted Ebola virus in Congo is cured

Rev. Fr. Lucian Ambunga, the Catholic priest who got infected with Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been cured.

Fr. Lucian contracted the deadly virus after praying with sone patients who were infected.


He has celebrated his first Sunday mass since he returned to his parish after recovering from Ebola.

A photo of the priest being prayed for by his Bishop in DRC where he was being quarantined.

When he was diagnosed with Ebola last month, Father Ambunga was taken to the town of Bikoro where there is an Ebola treatment centre in the general hospital. He was given a clean bill of health late last month, but stayed on in Bikoro to recover further.


When he returned to Itipo on Friday last week, he was greeted by a joyous crowd, who carried him on their shoulders and chanted “The hero this year is Courage (Father Ambunga’s nickname).”

Rev. Fr. Lucian Ambunga being carried by the elated crowd on his return from quarantine.

Glory be to God!